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HX03 KXU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,986 mi
Last recorded112,986 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 KXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 112,986 miles

Engine management light on

Damage to offside wing mirror

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Front headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front outer cv boot perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoiding of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front headlamp top mountings broken but headlamp still secure

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Fail 2 Dec 2016 112,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Front headlamps deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front outer cv boot perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoiding of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front headlamp top mountings broken but headlamp still secure

Oil leak

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,234 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,287 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 91,461 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2012 91,427 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2011 82,343 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,410 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 73,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front headlamps slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,367 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 57,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2008 57,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

both rear tyres perished.

park brake lever near maximum travel limit.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,973 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,088 miles

covers over both front and rear inner wings, and off side and near side floors, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 31,324 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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HX03 KXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 KXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HX03 KXU registered?

HX03 KXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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